SE9 1DH is an active urban area located 0.4km from Eltham in Greenwich. Administratively it sits within Eltham Town & Avery Hill ward and the Eltham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE9 1DH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a science and business parks zone — science and business parks with high status workers. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SE9 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00007974 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SE9 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SE9 1DH.
195
47
£ 62,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SE9 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE9 1DH. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE9 1DH is above average at 129 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eltham Hill School
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Haimo Primary School
Harris Academy Greenwich
Gordon Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
King's Oak School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- Burger King0.3 km
- Atlantic BBQ Grill0.6 km
- Azzurro0.9 km
- Cafe Dee Eltham0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 49 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.2 km
- The Wine Merchant0.9 km
- Village Convenience Store0.9 km
- Well Hall News0.5 km
- Yogikrupa0.1 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl UK GMBH0.4 km
- Tesco0.0 km
- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Advice Hub0.5 km
- Favourable Fried Chicken0.1 km
- Royal Kebab0.1 km
- Subway0.3 km
- The Frying Pan1.0 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Brockleians RFC1.0 km
- Eltham GPO0.3 km
- Eltham Hill Club & Instit0.3 km
- Park Tavern0.3 km
- Rising Sun0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eltham0.4 km
- Mottingham1.3 km
- Kidbrooke2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Eltham Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SE91DH · Data under Open Government Licence